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Hotspot Lending Program

E-Rate Hotspot Applications by House District

This spreadsheet provides district-level data on E-Rate hotspot applications, detailing the number of schools and libraries that have applied for funding in each U.S. House district. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, advocates, and stakeholders to understand the widespread demand for the program and the local impact of proposed legislative changes.

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Key Advocacy Materials

Below are SHLB’s latest advocacy materials related to the E-Rate hotspot lending program, including our coalition letter to Congress urging protection of the program and SHLB’s official press release. These resources highlight the importance of sustaining hotspot funding to ensure digital access for millions of students, educators, and library patrons nationwide.

- May 29, 2025 - Letter to House re. Hotspot Lending Program

- May 29, 2025 - Press Release: SHLB and Over 75 Organizations Urge House to Reject Repeal of E-Rate Hotspot Program

Policy Bytes Video

This SHLB Policy Bytes update covers two critical advocacy priorities: protecting the FCC’s E-Rate hotspot lending program from repeal and safeguarding the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum that many community anchors rely on for connectivity. Watch the video for a quick briefing on these key policy developments and SHLB’s ongoing efforts to support digital opportunity nationwide.

                           
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